Join our team as a System Medical Director in Oakdale, CA, and lead the way in patient care at Oak Valley Hospital. 

Oakdale, CA, is within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and California’s Central Coast.

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Oakdale —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

People First in Oakdale

Local Team Collaboration:

We’re looking for an experienced physician leader who will oversee both our Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine Service lines. Bring your leadership expertise to lead these community-centered EM and HM teams, committed to delivering great care. Enjoy a sustainable career with autonomy, predictable hours, and dedicated administrative time to support maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Current PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications
• At least 2 years of experience leading an Emergency Medicine or Hospital Medicine team

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Scheduling:

• Flexibility with scheduling of clinical shifts
• Dedicated administrative time

Emergency Department Overview:

• 12-bed ED with all private rooms and 4 fast-track beds
• 6+ EM physicians and 2.5 EM Advanced Practice Providers
• Clinical shifts are 12 hours; 9 am-9 pm and 9 pm-9 am
• Our model consists of 24 hours per day of physician coverage and 10 hours per day of APP coverage
• Annual volume of 20,579 with a 4% admission rate
• Average of 2.1 patients per hour
• The hospital includes 5 ICU beds and 30 med/surg beds
• Level 4 Trauma goal in 2025/2026.
• Radiology, including CT/Ultrasound and MRI available during daytime hours.
• Specialty services include: Anesthesiology, Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Mobile Crisis Psych, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Wound Care.

Hospitalist Service Overview:

• The hospital includes 30 med/surg beds
• 2 Hospitalists – each will work a 7 on/7 off schedule, and clinical shifts are 7 am-7 pm
• Day rounding includes Rapid Response and Code Blues.
• If intubations are required, then the ED physician will assist.
• Night coverage is provided by Telemed MD.

Living and Working in Oakdale:

• Oakdale is considered a family-friendly, historic town, home to boutique shopping and diverse cuisine, and it is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast.
• Live where others vacation, as the natural beauty of Oakdale is unbeatable! The Stanislaus River and the Sierra Nevada foothills are close by, and the area is considered the gateway to Yosemite National Park, Dodge Ski Resort, and Stanislaus National Forest.
• We have excellent schools and a strong, close-knit, safe community. Oakdale is also close to two major cities – Modesto and Stockton.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Oakdale-Centered Care:

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Oakdale and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Expected annual salary $400k-$500k; 1099 and W2 options.
  • $100k commencement bonus.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.